Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability International Master’s Programme
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A diversity of perspectives, a common vision
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Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability
Sophie Hallstedt Programme Director
Göran Broman Programme Co-Founder
Karl-Henrik Robèrt Programme Co-Founder
Welcome to the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) and the International Master’s programme in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability (MSLS). Sustainable development – meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs – is a global challenge that requires cooperation across borders and disciplines. To that end, the MSLS programme brings together a rich diversity of perspectives in a stimulating environment. To date, we’ve trained 190 students, conversant in more than 25 languages and representing over 35 countries. They have brought to the MSLS programme a wealth of experience in finance, architecture, management, entrepreneurship, teaching, chemistry, arts, engineering, and many other fields. Using a solid scientific foundation, the programme begins by assessing and understanding society’s current sustainability challenges. Building on this foundation, the curriculum introduces complementary skills in strategic management, organisational learning and change, engineering, economics and effective collaboration. Through both our internal expertise and our partnerships with external organisations, the MSLS programme draws on the latest research and expertise from world-leading sustainability practitioners. Our graduates can attest to the rewarding experience and professional development opportunity the MSLS programme provides. As the world awakens to the challenges of sustainable development, we invite you to apply for this unique and innovative programme to develop the skills and knowledge required of today’s leaders.
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The Setting
About BTH Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) is the most distinctly profiled university in Sweden, thanks to its strong emphasis on Applied Information Technology (IT), and Sustainable Development in Industry and Society. Both the education and research at BTH are of a high international standard, with practical learning serving as a focal point for students, teachers and researchers.
About Karlskrona The Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability Master’s programme (MSLS) is hosted at Campus Gräsvik, in the city of Karlskrona, the capital of Region Blekinge in the south of Sweden. The city is situated on an archipelago and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique naval heritage.
There are over 40 undergraduate programmes and 15 Master’s programmes taught in either Swedish or English. The student population is about 3,200 and
Karlskrona abounds with cultural buildings and
over 900 of these are international students.
its beautiful natural setting makes it a tourist destination
in
summer,
with
regular
ferries
BTH makes high demands on its staff when it comes to knowledge, theoretical
through the archipelago. The island setting means
and practical expertise, as well as performance in society. The Institute co-
there is good access to beaches and bathing areas,
operates closely with business, government and community at the local,
and water sports such as sailing, kayaking and
national and international level. In this way, our profile is firmly anchored in
canoeing are popular. In the winter months there
the needs and practices of modern society.
is some snowfall, though Karlskrona’s climate is considered mild compared with more northerly parts of Sweden. With its 60,000 inhabitants, Karlskrona is large enough to give you necessary conveniences and small enough to provide an intimate and idyllic setting for learning.
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Student life With the many undergraduate and graduate programmes being completed by students from all over the world, BTH’s student life abounds with diversity. There are opportunities to participate in a range of activities from joining sports and social clubs, to DJing at the student bar, to organising events such as
Studying the MSLS programme also provides the opportunity to explore the Swedish way of life by learning Swedish, visiting cultural attractions and the beautiful natural surroundings, and exploring the activities and initiatives around the country that make Sweden a leading nation on sustainability.
international dinners and other creative activities.
Career Paths
MSLS students are heavily involved in campus
diversity of the world and as such they follow
activities and the professional experiences and entrepreneurial spirit of the MSLS class are put to good use promoting sustainability and cultural exchange within the student body. MSLS students are also active in the community and are connected to local supporters of sustainable development. Each year, the class hosts the Karlskrona Dialogues, a public outreach activity bringing some of the world’s most recognised
Students in the MSLS programme reflect the many different career paths after graduation. By combining undergraduate studies and prior work experience with a Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability, graduates have a truly unique set of skills and training that makes them invaluable to employers in any context. With a solid understanding of sustainability, MSLS graduates are well positioned to return to
experts in the sustainability field to Karlskrona.
their former employers to lead organisational
Within the MSLS community itself, what goes
sustainability thinking in new roles either in
on during classes is only part of the overall experience. The diversity of skills and experiences in each class allows for a variety of self-organised activities and ensures you’ll leave Karlskrona with a unique experience and many fond memories. The close friendships formed during the year translate
change efforts related to sustainability or bring academia, business, government or the non-profit sector.
Antoine Belaieff Class of 2007 Canada “Professionals in any field will recognize the value of supplementing her or his existing discipline with a solid grounding in sustainability - the MSLS programme at BTH provides just that in a stimulating and fun environment.”
Visit our website to see where our graduates are working now: www.bth.se/msls
into a strong international alumni network of sustainability colleagues after graduation.
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Guiding Philosophy
The world we live in today is increasingly complex. Our tendency to view and
Programme Goals
explain it in a linear, static way is insufficient to deal with today’s challenges,
The aim of this programme is for each Master’s
and a new ‘whole-systems’ way of planning and problem-solving is necessary.
graduate to:
With this in mind, the MSLS programme is founded on the basic premise that to achieve a sustainable society within such a complex system (society in the biosphere), we must first understand the basic functioning of the system and define the principles for sustaining our way of life.
• Have a thorough understanding of an intellectually strict, widely applicable framework for strategic sustainable development; • Be able to apply the programme’s two themes in a range of situations for an analysis of problems,
From these principles, one can “backcast” to the present and begin to take action as part of a clearly focused strategic plan. Put simply, our chances of achieving
creation of solutions, and selection and design of complimentary tools and concepts;
what we want in the future are enhanced if we have a clear definition of where
• Be able to demonstrate an in-depth application of
we are going and have a systematic and structured approach to planning and
the programme’s two themes (as part of a group
decision-making.
thesis); and • To develop enhanced leadership capabilities
A structured approach is one thing; being able to share it is another. Therefore,
and the ability to inform and empower through
the MSLS programme revolves around two integrated themes:
an
• strategic sustainable development (SSD) – a science-based, strategic approach for planning towards sustainability; and
improved
awareness
of
organisational
and personal learning as well as improved presentation, facilitation and coaching skills.
• organisational learning and leadership – practicing leadership to effectively create change towards sustainability.
Guiding Philosophy
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Graduates of this programme make a substantial contribution to a growing network and field
The synergy that results from this combination generates uniquely-skilled
of knowledge related to strategic sustainable
graduates with fluency in both sustainability and leadership. Through this
development. Upon successful completion of the
combination, graduates are able to re-enter the professional arena with an
degree, a Master’s of Science (One Year) in Strategic
energetic and inspired approach to societal and organisational change.
Leadership towards Sustainability will be granted.
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The MSLS learning environment is designed to be an intimate and supportive space to learn about sustainability, practice leadership and build the relationships that will support our future work. A non-traditional educational
Learning Process
setting with experiential and holistic learning methods is what the programme seeks to provide. The delivery of the curriculum follows a spiral learning approach, beginning with an overview of core concepts and followed by progressively deeper consideration and application of the concepts later on through a self-directed learning approach. The programme is structured to provide leadership opportunities and move progressively from learning the ‘rules of the game’ (period 1) to ‘playing the game’ (periods 2, 3 and 4). This means that as the year progresses the programme is less instructor-led and more student-led where students direct their learning towards their own needs and tap the collective wisdom of the group via project work. The last four and a half months (periods 3 and 4) are devoted primarily to a major project, where students work in small groups and use their knowledge of the SSD framework to apply it to an actual business, community or other project and produce a final thesis.
The programme involves different learning methods such as lectures, group work, case studies, individual assignments, presentations, workshops, seminars, field trips and more. There is a strong emphasis on an open and interactive environment, peer-learning, and a collegial coaching relationship between instructors and learners. For more in-depth information about programme readings and content, refer to the list of references posted on our website. Key publications are made available or provided to students on arrival. Additional publications are available through the BTH library and its extensive associated network.
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Curriculum Content
The Strategic Sustainable Development theme of the MSLS programme revolves around a generic framework for planning in complex systems. It is based on research published in international journals and is generically called the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development. It is also known amongst business and political leaders as The Natural Step Framework after the organisation that was created to promote its use. Along with a network of other partner institutions, researchers at BTH are instrumental in its ongoing development, particularly in the field of sustainable product innovation. The framework is a widely-applicable approach to sustainable development and has been applied in hundreds of organisations around the world. Businesses such as McDonald’s, IKEA, Scandic Hotels, Interface, Starbucks, Nike, Hydro Polymers, Rohm and Hass, and communities such as the Swedish Eco-Municipalities, Whistler and Canmore (Canada), have used this framework to help define and adopt their sustainable development goals.
The MSLS programme revolves around two integrated themes: strategic sustainable development (SSD) - a science-based, strategic approach in planning towards sustainability, and organisational learning and leadership - practicing leadership to effectively create change towards sustainability.
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The framework has the advantages of being: • Scientific – Basic concepts from physics, natural, and social sciences provide a foundation. • Holistic – Recognizing the highly complex interdependency of the natural world and society, the framework is based on systems thinking to support decision making. • Structured – There is a clear distinction between: (1) the functioning and boundaries of the system; (2) the principled, scientific view of sustainability; (3) guidelines for strategic decision-making; (4) actions; and (5) various support methods and tools. • Strategic – A clear, principled view of a future sustainable society guides decisions using a ‘future success looking backwards’ (i.e. ‘backcasting’) approach. • Creativity-Enabling – By ‘backcasting’ from basic constraints of a future sustainable society, a vast range of possibilities become possible within these broad but concrete constraints. • Based on Scientific Consensus – The principled, scientific definition of sustainability has been derived and refined through a scientific consensus process. • Tested by Application – Theories and concepts are continually applied and tested by academics and practitioners in concert with business and society.
Within the MSLS programme, this framework is introduced to build a shared and comprehensive understanding of sustainability. Participants will become familiar with the framework and its application, which will allow them to select and use the many tools and concepts of sustainable development in a clear, structured and effective manner.
Theme 2 Organisational Learning and Leadership Sustainable development requires unprecedented learning and leadership to change the current way we operate in society today. To this end, the organisational learning and leadership theme of the MSLS programme explores how change happens in society and how to create desired change towards sustainability. Learning and change processes in individuals, organisations and society are examined through systems thinking approaches. This theme also covers an exploration of our personal role in creating a sustainable society. The aim is to develop skills and the capacity to understand, engage, co-learn, lead and energize change. Leadership theories are covered to develop an understanding of what leadership towards sustainability means in terms of self awareness, leading by example on sustainability and building broad consensus-based action through relationship-building and teamwork. An emphasis is placed on developing skills in communicating and implementing strategic sustainable development (theme 1), particularly though engaging individuals and organisations, working with multicultural stakeholders and practicing presentation, facilitation, dialogue and coaching techniques.
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Course Structure
The nine-month programme (late August to early June) is divided into four study periods of equal length. The first two study periods are for coursework and the second two for thesis (project) work. Students take both core (mandatory) courses and electives. Electives have been designed in such a way that students can take both electives if they are willing to handle the increased workload. The overall Master’s programme consists of a total of 60 ECTS credits.
Period one (September to November): all students become familiar with
In periods three and four (January to June), all students will complete
the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development in one intensive course
a thesis (30 ECTS credits) based on applying the framework in their chosen
Introduction to Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability (15 ECTS credits).
area of study (i.e. agriculture, energy systems, development of materials or
From the context of this framework, students explore topics in six modules
products etc.) or organisation (i.e. company or municipality).
covering economics, social sustainability, governance, scientific principles for
Thesis topic selection and proposal development will be initiated during period
sustainability, strategic management, organisational learning, sustainable
two and will continue through periods three and four.
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product development, and the selection and application of various tools and concepts for sustainable development . Students are also encouraged to search
Fieldtrips: Throughout the academic year, two/three field trips within Sweden
out and identify their own specific interest in applying the framework. This forms
and/or surrounding areas will take place. The purpose is for students to learn
the basis for their project work (periods three and four).
about applications of sustainable development with individuals, groups and/or organisations. It is also a great opportunity for students to increase their networks
Period two (November to January): students take one mandatory course in
and contacts in different fields and areas of work. Students should budget 1500 –
Strategic Management for Sustainability (7,5 ECTS credits) and one elective course
2500 SEK per person. Field trips are mandatory.
“The MSLS programme played a vital role in my ability to understand and live sustainability from a systemic and strategic perspective: I’m now far more efficient when engaging individuals and organisations from wherever they stand.”
in either Engineering for a Sustainable Society or Advanced Societal Leadership (7,5 ECTS credits). When choosing courses in the second period students should
For more information about curriculum content and key references, please
consider their background, topics of interest and specific thesis opportunities.
visit our website: www.bth.se/msls
This period is designed to provide students the option of participating in all three courses if they so choose.
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Tuition Fees
• Where English is not your native language, a certificate for specific competence in
Education is free in Sweden for all university programmes. This applies
English language is required:
to all accepted students from all countries. However, you need to have
-TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 550. If
enough financial resources to cover your living expenses (food, transport,
you have a computer-based test, the minimum score is 213. BTH only accepts
accommodation, etc). You also need to budget 800 SEK for course books,
TOEFL test results sent directly from ETS due to authenticity issues. No certified
photocopies and other materials and 1500-2500 SEK for field trips.
copies are accepted. OR
Field trips are mandatory.
-IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) test with a minimum score of at least 6.0 and every four modules must reach at least 5.5 each. You
Admission Process
must have taken the Academic IELTS; the General IELTS is not accepted.
1. Familiarise yourself with the full application requirements by referring to the “Complete Application Requirements” on the next page and visit the
Your transcripts must be originals sent by your unversity or photocopies certified
“Admission” section at: www.bth.se/msls.
by a Notary Public or a representative of the Ministry of Education. Please see
2. Start your application process by filling out our online application form
the BTH International Office website for more information on requirements for
and follow up with a complete submission.
specific countries. (www.bth.se/eng/edu.nsf/page/how-to-apply-masters)
3. Mail or Courier your complete application package to: Blekinge Institute of Technology International Office
2. Specific requirements: • An essay, maximum 2500 words, double-spaced, 12-font, Times New Roman,
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Master’s programme and providing some information on your relevant personal and/or professional experience.
Complete Application Requirements Applications by all international students must meet standard entrance requirements established by the BTH International Office, in addition to
• Written recommendations from two individuals knowledgeable about your skills and abilities . • Curriculum Vitae (Resumé) - maximum 2 pages, 12 font.
specific requirements related to this Master’s programme, as follows:
Application Deadlines 1. General Requirements: • Application Form (incl. your full name and permanent contact address, email
The program has a two stage application process for international applicants: • Online application completed by February 1, and
address, fax, telephone number, passport number [and Swedish identity
• All materials received by February 1.
number, if available])
• BTH aims to advise all applicants of a decision no later than April 30. If you have not
• University certificate of your Bachelor Degree from an Institution of Higher
received a notification by this date, contact the International Office.
Education. • University transcripts (course lists), i.e. subjects from each semester containing marks/grades
Swedish students should apply through www.studera.nu (Anmälningskod: BTH 70007) and follow the application procedures set down by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education.
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The BTH Instructional Team will focus on core learning competencies related to strategic leadership, strategic sustainable development, and their application. In addition, external instructors will provide specialised expertise that is integral to the overall programme.
Göran Broman, Ph.D., M.Sc. Professor - Overall programme development and delivery of key lectures - Course and student evaluation and on-going improvements
BTH Faculty and Instructors
Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Ph.D., M.D. Adjunct Professor - Overall programme development, instructor of key concepts - Course and student evaluation and on-going improvements
Prof. Broman is Head of Research in Mechanical
Dr. Robèrt is an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical
Engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology,
Engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology,
Karlskrona, Sweden. Parallel to his engineering
Karlskrona, Sweden. He holds a Doctoral degree in
education he has undertaken extensive studies
Internal Medicine from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
in ecology, economy, physical resource theory
Until 1993 he was an Associate Professor at Karolinska
and other subjects relevant to his commitment
Institutet, headed the Division of Clinical Hematology
in sustainability. He has been instrumental in
and Oncology at the Department of Medicine at the
the development of the framework for strategic
Huddinge Hospital, Stockholm and was the Editor of
sustainable development that is central to this
Reviews in Oncology. In 1989, he founded The Natural
Master’s programme, and he has integrated
Step, a non-profit organization. From 1995 - 2001 he
sustainability aspects in mechanical engineering
was an Adjunct Professor of Physical Resource Theory
education and research. For this pioneering work
at Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg. In
he has received, for example, The Blekinge Institute
1999 Dr. Robèrt received the Green Cross Millennium
of Technology Researcher of the Year Award, The
Award for International Environmental Leadership and
Blekinge County Council Environmental Award,
in 2000 he won the Blue Planet Prize for development
and The Swedish Association of Environmental
of The Natural Step Framework. In 2005, he was named
Managers Award. His present research interests are
the inaugural winner of the globally prestigious Social
efficient and sustainable product development. Dr.
Responsibility Laureate Medal. His present research
Broman and Dr. Robèrt initiated the development
interest is sustainability assessment as support for
of this Master’s programme in 2002.
sustainable product development. Dr. Robèrt is Chair of the Real Change Programme.
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Sophie Hallstedt, Ph.D., M.Sc. Programme Director - Director of programme curriculum and delivery - Lead researcher on Sustainable Product Development and related concepts Sophie Hallstedt holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Product
Henrik Ny, Lic. of Engineering, M.Sc. Ph.D. Student and Sessional Instructor
Tamara Connell, M.SLS, B.Sc. Programme Coordinator - Overall coordination of programme development
delivery of key lectures
and delivery - Delivery
and
- Overall programme development and
evaluation
of
the
Strategic
Management for Sustainability course
- Course and student evaluation Henrik Ny is a Ph.D. Researcher and Sessional
Development. She is a researcher and a lecturer
Tamara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Instructor at Blekinge Institute of Technology.
at Blekinge Institute of Technology. Her research
Environmental Planning and a Master’s degree from
He holds a Master’s Degree in Chemical
interests include how a sustainability perspective can
the Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability
Engineering from Lund Institute of Technology,
be integrated in product development procedures
programme (2005/06). She has worked for both the
Sweden, a Master’s Degree in Environmental
and processes. Her research has resulted in several
private and public sector, and has a wide range of
Management and Policy from the International
collaboration projects with companies in industry. Her
experience related to community and infrastructure
Institute
other academic interests include policy instruments
planning/development, First Nation engagement
Economics at Lund University, Sweden and
and support tools for efficient product development.
in oil and gas development, waste management
a Licentiate of Engineering in Sustainable
Besides her Ph.D., she holds a Master of Science
consulting, and climate change solutions for
Product Development from Blekinge Institute
Degree in Environmental Engineering from Luleå
businesses. Her areas of interest are personal
of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden. He has
University of Technology and a Licentiate Degree in
and group behavioural change efforts related to
worked for several years in industry – both as
Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology.
mitigating our effects on climate change, sustainable
environmental expert and in charge of a waste
Her industrial experience is from the Swedish steel
community development, and empowerment of
management department. Henrik’s research
industry and biological monitoring area. At Swedish
individuals to create positive change. She has spent
interests include ecological economics and
Steel AB in Luleå she carried out a chemical inventory
time living and working around the globe, in North
sustainable product development, including
analysis and at Biological Monitoring Inc. in Virginia,
America, Asia, and Europe, and thus values diverse
development of a new approach for sustainable
USA, she worked in improvements for a biological
perspectives and insights when planning towards
life cycle assessment.
monitoring system.
a more sustainable society. Tamara originates from Vancouver, Canada, and has adopted Sweden as her ‘second home.’
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Industrial
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Karen Miller, M.SLS, B.Sc. Programme Assistant
Residential Programs Assistant, as well as with
and capacity building roles. In 2006, he served on
non-profit groups such as Friends of the Earth and
the board of directors of the Iowa Environmental
- Support delivery, development and evaluation of the
Amnesty International. She holds a Master’s in
Council. In January 2007, he participated in The
MSLS Programme,and sustainability distance learning
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Climate Project, Al Gore’s follow-up effort to the
courses
BTH, and a B.A. in International Environmental
documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” through which
Karen is an alumnus of the MSLS Programme, and
Studies from Franklin & Marshall College. Merlina
he talks to groups of people about climate change.
holds and Environmental Science honors degree
brings experience with group processes, decision-
from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver,
making and mediation as well as strong critical
Canada. She has a background in water research
thinking skills to the programme.
and education, having co-ordinated the hydrology
- Coordinator for Introductory courses to SSD
research lab at the University of Calgary and supported water education projects in the prairies of Alberta. Karen brings a passion for hosting meaningful conversations and designing group processes to her work with the MSLS.
Anthony (Tony) Thompson, M.SLS, B.A. Ph.D. Student and Sessional Instructor - Delivery and evaluation for the Engineering for a Sustainable - Research in the area of sustainability and product development
Merlina A. Missimer, M.SLS, B.A. Research Associate
Fiona Wright M.SLS, B.Sc. (Env). Course Coordinator - Delivery and evaluation of MSLS learning projects - Research Support Fiona
has
experience
working
in
sustainability
education and outreach with NGOs, businesses and academic institutions, and has played a lead role in the development of community engagement projects.
Tony is currently exploring his keen curiosity
She holds a Master’s in Strategic Leadership towards
of how business, society and the environment
Sustainability from BTH, and a B.Sc. in Environmental
- Support, delivery and evaluation for the Introductory
interact from a systematic perspective by pursuing
Science from the University of Guelph, Canada. She
course and the Advanced Societal Leadership course
a Ph.D. at BTH. Tony holds a B.A. in computer
brings a background in environmental chemistry and
science from Cornell College and a Master’s in
strength in critical, big-picture analysis to her work with
Merlina has worked with sustainability and higher
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the MSLS programme. Her main interests surround
education for the last 7 years. Her experience includes
BTH. He worked with Habitat for Humanity for
scientifically-based sustainability analyses of current
working as a Campus Sustainability Coordinator and
five years in various organizational development
practices and proposed future innovations.
- Research on System Condition 4
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External Instructors
In addition to BTH faculty, the program also provides students access to many other leading experts on leadership, technology and sustainability. The following list is a sample of those who have visited the programme over the years.
Christian Azar, Ph.D. The physics behind the greenhouse effect, and the associated technologies and policies to address climate change Dr. Christian Azar is Professor of Sustainable Industrial Metabolism at the Department of Physical Resource Theory, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden. He is a member of several international research groups and committees, including the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He has also authored several papers in direct connection with the framework taught in this programme.
Göran Carstedt, Ph.D. Organisational Learning Göran Carstedt is a leading member of the Society for Organisational Learning global network, dedicated to the “interdependent development of people and their institutions.” He is Senior Director of The Clinton Foundation’s Large Cities Initiative and he also works as an advisor and coach to various European, U.S., and Asian organisations and serves as chairman and board member for several corporations. He is a former Chief Executive with both IKEA and Volvo. Dr. Carstedt has direct experience applying the framework in a business setting as President of IKEA North America.
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Leif Johansson, M.Sc., Ph.D. Sustainable Transportation Leif Johansson is President of AB Volvo and has been Chief Executive Officer of the Volvo Group since 1997. Dr. Johansson holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering and is a member of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise and Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. As previous CEO of Electrolux, Dr. Johansson was instrumental in using the framework to help guide the company’s strategic initiatives.
Lena Johansson, MBA Fundamentals of the TNS Framework in annual planning and decision making Lena Johansson has worked as a senior advisor on a variety of projects e.g. strategic planning towards sustainability, management systems (ISO 14001 & TQM), The Balanced Scorecard and sustainability reporting. Lena has worked in many industries, including food & agriculture, financial services, construction and energy. Ms. Johansson has been instrumental in developing methods to integrate the TNS Framework with management systems.
Torbjörn Lahti Sustainable Communities Torbjörn Lahti is a social planner with more than 20 years experience in sustainable development of local communities and he is currently the Project Manager of the Sustainable Robertsfors project in northern Sweden. Between 1983 and 1989, Mr. Lahti was the Project Manager of the first eco-municipality in Sweden. He has been a teacher of sustainable development applied
to municipalities for the last 10 years and lectured extensively internationally (including Estonia, Russia, Spain, Japan and the U.S.). He is co-author of the book, The Natural Step for Communities.
Jason Leadbitter, Ph.D. Sustainable materials such as ceramics and polymers Jason Leadbitter is the Environmental & Regulatory Affairs Manager at Hydro Polymers Ltd., where he has applied the framework. Dr. Leadbitter has also recently published leading research on sustainability and PVC based on his work.
Pong Leung, M.Sc., B.Comm Sustainability Consultant Pong is the former Programme Manager of the MSLS Programme. He has led real-world sustainability initiatives for over 10 years with a number of private, public and non-profit organisations. Pong played a leading role in the successful development of The Natural Step (TNS) in Canada, where he worked with many organisations to realise a strategic sustainability perspective within their policies and operations. Pong was involved in a wide range of projects including: creating a province wide, community sustainability planning guide; developing an innovative online sustainability course; and facilitating numerous workshops with corporate and community leaders. Pong holds a Master’s of Science degree in Environmental Policy and Management from the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics at Lund University, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta in Canada.
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Manfred Max-Neef, Ph.D. Universal human needs, ecological economics and social sustainabilit y Manfred Max-Neef is a Chilean economist and Rector of the Universidad Austral de Chile in Valdivia who has gained an international reputation for his work and writing on development alternatives. Dr. Max-Neef has had a long academic career – teaching economics at the University of California (Berkeley) and serving as a Visiting Professor at a number of US and Latin American universities. He is a member of the Club of Rome and has authored a number of books including, From the Outside Looking In: Experiences in Barefoot Economics. One important part of his work has been to articulate nine basic human needs thereby providing considerable guidance for the social side of sustainability.
Jonas Oldmark Fundamentals of the TNS Framework in annual planning and decision making Jonas Oldmark is Secretary General, The Natural Step, Sweden and serves as an advisor and coach to organisations from several sectors including the food industry, construction, energy and utilities. Mr. Oldmark has been instrumental in developing methods to integrate the framework with the annual business planning of organisations.
David Waldron, M.Sc., B.A.Sc. Leadership and Community Sustainability David Waldron is the former Programme Manager for the MSLS program. He is a professional civil engineer from British Columbia, Canada with 20 years experience in municipal engineering, environmental management,
strategic planning and community change processes. Mr. Waldron also holds a Master’s Degree in Resource and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University, Canada. In the renowned resort community of Whistler, he prepared the Environmental Master Plan and co-ordinated a community sustainability initiative involving public, private and nongovernmental sectors, based on The Natural Step Framework. This national award-winning partnership has served as a Canadian “best practices” model that continues to inspire change across the country.
Margot Wallström Environmental policy and political considerations Margot Wallström was appointed European Union Environment Commissioner in September 1999. She has had a long career in Swedish politics, she was a member of the Parliament, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Women and Youth in 1988-1991, Minister for Culture in 1994-1996 and Minister for Social Affairs in 1996-1998. Commissioner Wallström has also worked as the CEO of a regional TV network in Sweden and before taking up her appointment as Commissioner she was the executive vice-president of Worldview Global Media in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Anders Wijkman International human rights and geo-political affairs Mr. Wijkman has been a member of the European Parliament since 1999 and is currently an Ambassador of the Swedish Foreign Ministry. Previously, he has been a
Member of the Swedish Parliament, a long time Secretary General of the Swedish Red Cross and Secretary General of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation. More recently, he has held posts as the Assistant Secretary of the UN and policy director of UNDP. He has written several books on disaster prevention, sustainable development and HIV/AIDS. Mr. Wijkman is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the World Academy of Art and Sciences, the International Factor 10 Club and the Club of Rome.
Bob Willard, Ph.D. The Business Case and Organisational Learning Dr. Willard is a leading expert on the business value of corporate sustainability strategies. He is the author of The Sustainability Advantage: Seven Business Case Benefits of a Triple Bottom Line on the business case for sustainability strategies and The Next Sustainability Wave: Building Boardroom Buy-in on why some companies are committed to sustainability, why others are not, and how to overcome senior executive resistance to making that commitment. During his 34-year IBM career, Dr. Willard held leadership positions in marketing, technical support, education, and human resources, including 20 years in management. Between 1990 and 2000, Dr. Willard helped lead leadership development for IBM’s 2,000 managers and executives in Canada. Since taking early retirement in 2000, he has worked full time on applying his business and leadership development experience to engage the business community in proactively avoiding risks and capturing opportunities associated with sustainability.
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